>There are many websites where you can get paid to review products, and even some websites that are in need of paid opinions for absolutely anything.Whether you are very opinionated or simply enjoy writing, the idea of getting paid to write online reviews may be tempting to you. On the product review websites, you can evaluate almost anything from products that you purchase in the stores to movies, restaurants, and hotels. Writing online reviews for cash is a great and enjoyable way to earn some extra income, and all you need is a computer with an internet access.
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The Concept of Product Review Websites
As consumers, we often need advice from other like-minded people to ensure that we purchase the products we really want. This is why product review websites have become so popular. By paying people for their opinions on products that they own or have owned, these websites get good quality and informative reviews, which in return generates a lot of traffic from the potential buyers. For the website, extra traffic means extra revenue. For you, the reviewer, this could also mean an increase in your earnings.
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ExpoTV
This is potentially the most lucrative product review site of the lot, but unlike other sites, the reviews here must all be in video format. You will, therefore, need to have some type of video recording equipment and means to upload the video onto your computer. ExpoTV offers various amounts of earnings depending on what you review. Regular product reviews will pay you $5. The constantly updated and specified list of most wanted reviews will pay you $20. You will then receive $0.01 for every click on your review. There are also “assignments” that don't pay upfront, but can lead to you winning special prizes. To get paid to review products here, all you need to do is record yourself talking about the chosen product for at least a minute, upload the file and submit. All reviews that you make must meet the ExpoTV quality standards in order to be accepted, but this is easy to do. This website is completely legitimate and you will be paid monthly (although allow for a 4 week payment delay). Payments are made through PayPal. The only drawback is that you are currently limited to only making 10 reviews per month.
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ReviewStream
ReviewStream is a text only product review site, meaning that you will not need any video recording equipment. You are not limited to reviewing products either. You can also offer your opinions on religion, people, politics and recipes, among other things. The going rate for each submitted article is $2, assuming you meet their criteria. If you do not meet their criteria, then you may be offered the bulk rate of $0.40. You will also receive $0.10 for every vote cast on your review. When you have earned at least $50, you must make a payment request and the payment will then be sent to you via PayPal.
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Epinions
Another place to write online reviews for cash is Epinions. This website is a little harder to make money from. Instead of receiving a fixed payment for every review that you submit, Epinions pays you for the traffic that your review creates. If the review is not profitable for them, then it will not be so for you either.
To be able to make money here, you will have to review the lesser reviewed and/or higher end products. Even then you may still have to spend some time promoting your reviews to generate traffic. You will probably find it easier and more rewarding to review for some of the other review sites listed in this article.
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Other Sites
The review websites listed above, are some of the better known sites, but there are others, and the pay structure varies with each of them:
Sharedreviews is a cross between a social networking site and review site, where you get money based on votes received by other members.
Softwarejudge can be a great earner, but it specializes in software reviews, and so you need to have some expertise in that.
Shvoong reviews written content such as books, magazines and even websites. The amount you get paid here depends on how many people view your reviews.
Write about products that interest you. The enthusiasm will show in your reviews.
Know your product.
Be descriptive in your reviews. Point out what is good and what is not. People want an unbiased and informative overview of what they are interested in.
Be sure to read all the policies and requirements for the website you are submitting to.
Enjoy the process and have fun expressing your opinions.